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- Page 1 AML-6 User Manual Multiparameter Real Time Instrument For more information visit AMLoceanographic.com or call +1 250-656-0771...
- Page 2 6 June 2020 Document Created 1.1.1 21 July 2020 Added note to serial communication information 03 Feb 2021 Sleep Mode, Monitor Checksum, AMLx Files 30 April 2021 RS-485, Deep Variant 07 Sep 2021 Storage Recommendations, Additional Commands AML Oceanographic Ltd. 2/44...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Internally Logging Data 3 Configuration 3.1 Configure with Sailfish 3.2 Configure with a terminal 3.2.1 Baud Rate 3.2.2 Sampling Settings Burst Mode and Single Mode Sampling Burst Averaging Sleep Mode 3.2.3 Monitor Modes 3.2.4 Derived Parameters AML Oceanographic Ltd. 3/44... - Page 4 6.2 AMLx Format 7 Appendix C - Calculated Parameters 8 Appendix D - Equipping an Instrument 8.1 X2Change™ Sensors 8.1.1 Removing Sensors 8.1.2 Installing Sensors 8.2 Seals and Plugs 9 Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations AML Oceanographic Ltd. 4/44...
- Page 5 10 Appendix F - Warranty Statement AML Warranty Policy: New Product (Instrumentation) AML Oceanographic Ltd. 5/44...
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Page 6: Introduction
There are two primary configurations of instruments in the AML-6 family: the AML-6 LGR, a self-powered instrument designed for profiling applications, and the AML-6 RT, an externally powered instrument intended for Real Time applications. While nearly identical in size and form factor, the two configurations differ in a few key features which specialize them for their respective applications. - Page 7 - fixed vertically with the shackle end By default, AML-6 RT instruments come equipped with a shackle, a USB-C connector, a waterproof MCBH connector, and a status indicator LED. The shackle has a hole coincident with the axis of the instrument to facilitate suspension during deployment.
- Page 8 60.0 cm / 23.6 in Weight* 4.00 kg / 8.80 lb 5.80 kg / 12.80 lb Weight in water* 2.00 kg / 4.40 lb 3.80 kg / 8.40 lb *With no installed sensors, deployment weight will vary. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 8/44...
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Page 9: Internal Battery
1.2 Internal Battery While an AML-6 RT instrument must use external power for operation, the instrument does contain a small rechargeable internal battery. The internal battery is used to retain the time, date, and configuration information when the instrument is not externally powered. The battery also helps to provide a graceful shutdown in the event of sudden power loss. - Page 10 Do not remove the waterproof cover when the instrument is wet. b. AML-6 RT instruments come with a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable to maximize PC compatibility. The instrument may also be connected to any USB-C port using a standard USB-C interconnect cable.
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Page 11: Auxiliary Sensors
UV-equipped instruments are factory-set to emit UV-C light on a pre-programmed duty cycle immediately on instrument powerup. Do not expose bare skin or eyes to the emitted light. For most applications, AML-6 RT instruments are shipped from the factory with all sensors pre-installed and configured. -
Page 12: Pressure Ratings
500 m depth or less. The instrument pressure rating is identified on the end of the instrument, adjacent to the shackle. Typical ratings for AML-6 RT instruments are 500m and 6000m (note that both ratings use plastic housings). -
Page 13: Getting Started
Serial Terminal (such as Real Term, Tera Term, etc), the serial connector should be used. 2.2 Deployment workflow There are multiple means of communicating with an AML-6 RT instrument. When deployed, power and communication must be administered via the waterproof MCBH connector. In dry environments, either the USB-C connector or the serial MCBH connector may be used for communication. -
Page 14: Getting Started With Sailfish (Usb-C Or Serial Connector)
USB-C and RS-232 connections. Advanced commands not accessible via the GUI exist and can be applied via command line. Refer to section Configuring an Instrument in this document for more details. To use Sailfish to configure the AML-6 RT instrument, follow the procedure described below: AML Oceanographic Ltd. 14/44... -
Page 15: Getting Started With A Serial Terminal
To disconnect the instrument simply unplug the USB-C/serial cable or click the Disconnect button. 2.4 Getting started with a Serial Terminal While a Sailfish provides a user-friendly means of interacting with the instrument in a benchtop environment, communication with a deployed instrument must be conducted via serial AML Oceanographic Ltd. 15/44... -
Page 16: Basic Command Line Functionality
>HELP View information about installed sensors, parameters, and units To see information about the installed sensors, issue the command: >DISPLAY SENSORS [SensorMetaData] Columns=Port,Model,SerialNumber,Firmware,Parameter,Units,CalibrationDate,CalibrationTime,Accuracy,RangeMin,Ra ngeMax [SensorData] 1,CT.Xchange,450801,,Cond,mS/cm,2020-03-28,11:47:47,0.002,0,56 1,CT.Xchange,450801,,TempCT,C,2020-03-27,23:31:03,0.001,-5,45 2,P.X2,306207,1.00.1,Pressure,dbar,2020-04-28,11:28:06,0.007,0,48 3,Turbidity,600342,1.01.0,Turbidity,NTU,2020-05-05,12:12:12,0.000,0,0 4,SV.X2,206261,2.00.0,SV,m/s,2000-01-01,16:27:25,0.010,1375,1625 5,Idronaut pH,750105,1.00,pH,pH,2019-10-18,13:51:04,0.087,0,0 6,SVT.X2,220281,2.00.1,SV,m/s,2000-01-01,00:00:00,0.020,1375,1625 6,SVT.X2,220281,2.00.1,TempSVT,C,2000-01-01,00:00:00,0.003,-2,35 [MeasurementMetadata] Columns=Date,Time,Cond,TempCT,Pressure,Turbidity,SV,pH,SV,TempSVT,UV,Depth AML Oceanographic Ltd. 16/44... -
Page 17: Streaming Live Data (Monitoring)
In this case, column 3 (first measurement 51.281) is for parameter Cond (conductivity) in units of mS/cm. Monitor behaviour and output format is configurable. Refer to the Configuration section of this document for more details. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 17/44... -
Page 18: Application Note On Monitor Formats
For example, sensor measurement and derived parameters that are visible in a monitor sentence will also be included in the log file. Logging and monitoring will also use identical sample rates. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 18/44... - Page 19 The instrument will create a new log file every time logging commences. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 19/44...
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Page 20: Configuration
Mode, the instrument will log/output single samples at a configured interval. Burst Mode, in contrast, provides groups of samples at configured intervals. For example, an instrument in burst mode may be configured to output (and log) 6 samples at a rate of 2 samples/sec on 30 seconds intervals. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 20/44... - Page 21 Burst interval: 30 secs Burst samples: 10 Burst monitor: Samples >SET BURST SAMPLES 6 -Prescribe 6 samples for each burst. >SET BURST INTERVAL 30 -Commence the burst every 30 seconds. >MONITOR -Commence streaming measurements >2020-05-29,17:56:50.32,-5.10,0.000 2020-05-29,17:56:50.82,-5.15,0.000 2020-05-29,17:56:51.32,-5.30,0.000 2020-05-29,17:56:51.82,-5.36,0.000 2020-05-29,17:56:52.32,-5.39,0.000 AML Oceanographic Ltd. 21/44...
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Page 22: Burst Averaging
<interval> Set the burst interval in seconds. Minimum: 5 Maximum: 14400 set burst samples <samples> Set the number of samples taken per burst. Samples will be taken at the set sample rate. Minimum: 2 Maximum: 1200 AML Oceanographic Ltd. 22/44... -
Page 23: Sleep Mode
-Equation 2 is satisfied and instrument will sleep between taking samples Example 2: >SET SCAN MODE BURST -enable burst mode >SET BURST INTERVAL 60 -set burst interval to 60 seconds >SET BURST SAMPLES 30 -set the number of burst samples to 30 AML Oceanographic Ltd. 23/44... -
Page 24: Monitor Modes
Monitoring will begin automatically after an interval of inactivity. Setting to “0” disables auto monitor. Min value: 5 This command applies only to monitoring via serial connection set monitor startup [y | n] Enable/disable monitoring on startup. When AML Oceanographic Ltd. 24/44... -
Page 25: Derived Parameters
Description set scan <parameter> Add a parameter to be included in the log file and monitor output. Optional Parameters: date time bat (battery) dep (calculated depth) sal (calculated salinity) den (calculated density) sound (calculated sound velocity) AML Oceanographic Ltd. 25/44... -
Page 26: Uv Antifouling
The instrument will determine that it is in water if measurements from a sound velocity or a conductivity sensor exceed a threshold (typically close to 0). Alternatively, data logging may be configured to start and stop only via manual command. Command Description AML Oceanographic Ltd. 26/44... -
Page 27: Help
Appendix B for more details on these two formats. 3.2.7 Help The AML-6 RT has a built-in help menu containing a complete list of all user commands. Command Description display options Display a list of all configurable settings and their current values. -
Page 28: Contact Aml
4 Contact AML Service To request an RMA or technical support: Email: service@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone: 1-800-663-8721 (NA) http://www.AMLoceanographic.com Sales For all general sales inquiries: Email: sales@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone: 1-800-663-8721 (NA) http://www.AMLoceanographic.com AML Oceanographic Ltd. 28/44... -
Page 29: Appendix A - Full Command List
Display the current burst mode settings. set trigger [time | sound | pressure] Set the sampling trigger to sample by time, sound velocity increment or pressure increment. Sampling by sound or pressure increment is not supported in burst mode. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 29/44... -
Page 30: Monitor Configurations And Commands
Setting to “0” disables auto monitor. Min value: 5 This command applies only to monitoring via serial connection set monitor startup [y | n] Enable/disable monitoring on startup. When enabled the instrument will start monitoring when powered on. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 30/44... -
Page 31: Log File Format/Monitor Output
Description set scan <parameter> Add a parameter to be included in the log file and monitor output. Optional Parameters: date time bat (Battery) dep (Calculated Depth) sal (Calculated Salinity) den (Calculated Density) sound (Calculated Sound Velocity) AML Oceanographic Ltd. 31/44... -
Page 32: Uv Antifouling
[auto | manual] By default logmode will be set to “auto” and will automatically start logging when the water immersion is detected. logon Start logging when log mode is set to manual. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 32/44... -
Page 33: Help
Print information about all connected sensors. rawtalk <port> Start a rawtalk session with a connected sensor. Send <1s pause>+++<1s pause> to exit the rawtalk session. 5.9 System commands Command Description set fulltime <yyyy-mm-dd> Set the system date and time. <hh:mm:ss> AML Oceanographic Ltd. 33/44... -
Page 34: Gps Commands
Turn the instrument off for a set amount of minutes. set wakeonpower [y/n] Once enabled, the instrument will stay on until a Power Off command is issued or poweroff timeout has occurred. Note: This is a secure command. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 34/44... - Page 35 Set the threshold for the low battery shutdown to be triggered. If the instrument’s battery voltage drops below this threshold the instrument will shut down. It is not recommended to set this lower than 6.2 V. Note: This is a secure command. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 35/44...
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Page 36: Appendix B - Output Formats
6.2 AMLx Format The AMLx format is a proprietary self-describing string that does not rely on assumed static meta-data for interpretation. Each sentence contains sufficient information to contextualize the measurement data provided. The general format of AMLx is: AML Oceanographic Ltd. 36/44... - Page 37 Temperature from an SVT.X2 sensor Cond Conductivity TempCT Temperature from a CT.X2 sensor. Pressure Pressure Turbidity Turbidity Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved Oxygen CDOM/FDOM Chloro-blue Chlorophyll, blue excitation Chloro-red Chlorophyll, red excitation Fluorescein Fluorescein dye Oil-crude Crude oil Oil-fine Fine oil AML Oceanographic Ltd. 37/44...
- Page 38 Brighteners Optical brighteners Phycocyanin Phycocyanin (freshwater cyanobacteria) Phycoerythrin Phycoerythrin (marine cyanobacteria) PTSA PTSA Rhodamine Rhodamine Tryptophan Tryptophan AML Oceanographic Ltd. 38/44...
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Page 39: Appendix C - Calculated Parameters
C - conductivity, T- temperature, SV - sound velocity, P- pressure 1 - Instrument will report 0-90 PSU, however PSS-78 equation is valid only from 2-50 PSU. *Calculated salinity must be enabled for the calculated Sound Velocity to operate correctly AML Oceanographic Ltd. 39/44... -
Page 40: Appendix D - Equipping An Instrument
Most combinations of X2Change™ sensors are permitted (See notes on installing sensors). 8.1.1 Removing Sensors 1. If a UV antifouling system is installed, the retaining clip must be removed prior to removing the sensor cage. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 40/44... -
Page 41: Installing Sensors
3. Align the sensor with the sensor port so that the lock and key of the lemo connectors are aligned. 4. Place the sensor into the port. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 41/44... -
Page 42: Seals And Plugs
Before deployment, ensure that every empty X2Change™ sensor port is sealed with the X2Change™ Blanking Plug, the USB-C port is capped, and each MCBH is plugged with its dummy plug or cable. Contact AML Support to replace lost plugs or caps. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 42/44... -
Page 43: Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations
9 Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations AML recommends fully charging the internal battery of the instrument before storage, as well as re-charging the instrument fully every 6 months. Failure to maintain battery charge can damage the instrument. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 43/44... - Page 44 The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the instruments and only to instruments and sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic. The warranty of third party sensors will apply as per the specific vendor’s warranty policy. The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged, by accident or misuse, and is void if repairs or modifications are made by other than authorized personnel.
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